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The International Basketball Federation took its first breath in Geneva during 1932. Eight national federations gathered to establish the organization that would eventually govern basketball worldwide.
Argentina, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Portugal, Romania, and Switzerland formed the original membership roster. Before 1934, the sport fell under the umbrella of the International Amateur Handball Federation.
Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani was elected on the 23rd of August 2023. Hamane Niang served as president from 2019 to 2023 before this election occurred.
Russia and Belarus faced provisional suspension from all international competitions in February 2022. This action followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and included bans on hosting any future events.
Andreas Zagklis became Secretary-General on the 8th of December 2018 following Patrick Baumann's passing. Patrick Baumann held that role from 2003 until his death in 2018.